• Who: Vicki Adamé, principal Chisholm Middle School
• Age: 57
• Residence: Newton
• Education: Graduate of Newton High School. Has a bachelor’s degree and master’s degrees in speech language therapy and education administration from Wichita State University.
• Professional experience: 30 years in education. This is her 12th year as an administrator in Newton.
• Hobbies: Reading and is involved in church and community service, including the Circles Initiative.
• Favorite book: “19 Minutes” by Jodi Picoult
• Favorite movie: “The Blind Side”
• Quote: “The theme for this year is ‘Welcome the Rain.’ We have a choice on our outlook on things that happen. You have to make things happen. You have to do your part. It will take effort, but you will get what you want.”
